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The Internet is the newest mass medium and at the same time most exciting technical development of our time. It offers nearly unlimited communication and information possibilities for everyone, according to the motto: "everyone, everywhere, connected." Cr

This book contains stunning images for use as a graphic resource, or inspiration. All the illustrations are stored in high-resolution format on the enclosed free CD-ROM and are ready to use for professional quality printed media and web page design. The p

Packaging is an important factor in any retail environment and a key element in most marketing strategies. Consumers react immediately to package shapes, and are influenced by them when making buying decisions. Different product categories are often easy

This book contains stunning images for use as a graphic resource, or inspiration. All the illustrations are stored in high-resolution format on the enclosed free CD-ROM and are ready to use for professional quality printed media and web page design. The p

This book contains stunning images for use as a graphic resource, or inspiration. All the illustrations are stored in high-resolution format on the enclosed free CD-ROM and are ready to use for professional quality printed media and web page design. The p

This book contains stunning images for use as a graphic resource, or inspiration. All the illustrations are stored in high-resolution format on the enclosed free CD-ROM and are ready to use for professional quality printed media and web page design. The p

Throughout the history of decoration, floral compositions have been one of the designers' main sources of inspiration. Almost every historical style includes designs based on flowering plants. Today, too, floral patterns are ubiquitous in fashion, adverti

This book contains stunning images for use as a graphic resource, or inspiration. All the illustrations are stored in high-resolution format on the enclosed free CD-ROM and are ready to use for professional quality printed media and web page design. The p

This book contains stunning images for use as a graphic resource, or inspiration. All the illustrations are stored in high-resolution format on the enclosed free CD-ROM and are ready to use for professional quality printed media and web page design. The p

Throughout history, people have sought to deal with life’s great mysteries, such as the origin of life and the forces that drive the world, by devising stories and creating matching imageries. Mythology Pictures is an extensive pictorial survey of t

This is a lavishly illustrated celebration of world's most innovative and exciting illustrators. This superbly illustrated series brings together the best work from some of the world's finest illustrators. Each portfolio includes an interview in which they discuss their careers, their inspirations, and their passions, as well as full contact details and a selection of their favourite work.

This is a book on Viking design, which has survived in the metalwork, woodwork, textiles, stone and bone carvings and ceramics of the Viking homelands of Norway, Denmark and Sweden; as well as the western lands they colonized: Iceland, Northern Scotland, the Isle of Man and Ireland. The artist, Courtney Davis works within these ancient traditions to produce his own unique illustrations and designs, 100 of which are rendered in this book.

This book contains stunning images for use as a graphic resource, or inspiration. All the illustrations are stored in high-resolution format on the enclosed free CD-ROM and are ready to use for professional quality printed media and web page design. The pictures can also be used to produce postcards, or to decorate your letters, flyers, etc. They can be imported directly from the CD into most design, image- manipulation, illustration, word-processing and e-mail programs; no installation is required.

Black, the colour of the night, silence, intimacy, mystery, elegance, and the unknown. More than 250 images - classified in chapters such as architecture, design, high tech stuff, fashion and food - show us how to exploit this colour to the max. Black constitutes a true source of inspiration for professional and amateur creative projects.

In this book Chinese Design, we are pleased to introduce a wide array of different architectural projects, and the various designers, architectural ateliers and developers that have made these works come to light. The distribution of the book has been don

In ancient Greece, the term stadium was defined as a footrace over a distance 192 m. This distance measurement was then later used as a description for the competition facility. Nowadays a stadium is considered a total competitive sporting complex with fi

With the term lounge, one associates a place accompanied with lingering physical relaxation and a pleasant atmosphere. Relaxing in contemporarily designed surroundings thus becomes an attitude toward life. This volume shows over 60 international design ex

Designers in The Americas - including North, South and Central America - are as diverse as the cultures within which they work. In fact, it is difficult to talk about them as one cohesive group; their passions, design strategies, and formal outcomes canno

India is diverse, multilayered, and rich in traditions with a past still passing by. Today India is able to maintain a ritualistic link with the heritage of the skilled craftsmanship, the remarkable presence of the past and the modern building process use

The increasingly faster changing trends and attitudes about life are also logically reflected in the design. In the era of mass production, media giants and time where 'average' is expanding at an alarming rate, it is more important than ever to t

The beauty market is developing and booming world wide. Wellness programs allow one to rediscover one's own body and inspire us to look toward inner tranquility. This trend demands architecturally-holistic approaches which recongnizes the unity of the roo

During the last 50 years, the plastic industry has grown at an incredible pace until becoming part of nearly all the areas of human activity. Plastic materials moreover have made practically any architectural solution affordable to all. This book contains dozens of examples and architectural projects which have used plastic in one or various of their features

Since the invention of printing with movable type, and even before, graphic ornaments and illustrations have been used to structure and to enhance text. Graphic Ornaments contains a wealth of visual material, such as fleurons, borders and emblems, all tak

Japan, a country closed to foreigners for centuries, still has a fascination for the western world, nowhere more so than in the area of design. The intricacies of the kimono and the apparent fragility of paper-walled houses have given way to the innovation of Yohji Yamamoto and the beauty and efficiency of the bullet train. While the fundamental differences between oriental and western design remain, Japanese style is becoming more and more a feature of life in other countries too. In product design, Sony and Honda have taken inventions from the west, such as television and motorcycles, and turned them into the stuff of dreams. Sushi bars and noodle restaurants, with their emphasis on presentation and their earthenware bowls and lacquer trays, can now be found in most major cities. On the high street, stores such as Muji reflect the modern Japanese aesthetic of minimalism and attention to detail. Internationally, projects such as Kansai International Airport are recognized as major architectural achievements. Every page of Japanese Style will feature full-colour images which illustrate the traditions and the diversity of Japanese design. Japanese Style brings together the many strands of modern Japanese design, and the influences from which it springs. This timely collection of the best of modern Japan is an authoritative introduction to the country's contemporary design, and some of the history behind it. From beer commercials to cartoons, the idiosyncratic style of Japan is becoming increasingly familiar to the West, without ever losing its ability to make you look twice.

The Graphic Language of Stripes is a stunning collection of striped design from the worlds’ of textiles, fashion, interiors, architecture, graphics, and product and industrial design. This inspirational

This book will give you an impression of around 45 of the most exciting hair salons from around the globe, in pictures, words and plans. The selection will show a large diversity of different architectural applications. Wether their design is innovative, minimalist, baroque, ethnic or kitch, each of these salons will reveal it's own identity. A real inspirational tool for any hairdresser in search of new ideas for the conversion of his salon.

A guide to the design, development and meaning of every car logo worldwide, examining 125 car emblems including every logo currently in use as well as fascinating examples now only to be found on vintage and classic cars. A reference for every car lover -

Powder room, comfort station, privy, loo, dunny... the infinite variety of names we invent for this universal necessity, the toilet, is matched by an extraordinary variety of designs worldwide, from miniature log cabins in the Canadian wilderness to state

This book contains stunning images for use as a graphic resource, or inspiration. All the illustrations are stored in high-resolution format on the enclosed free CD-ROM and are ready to use for professional quality printed media and web page design. The p

Revised and updated to include all aspects of graphic design from 1840 to the present day, this classic reference defines key movements, trends, styles and techniques, and covers an enormous range of graphic designers, typographers, illustrators, poster a

Twenty years in print, The Thames & Hudson Dictionary of Graphic Design and Designers contains around 750 entries offering detailed information on every important graphic designer, movement, agency, practice and publication from 1840 up to the present day. The dictionary gives clear and accessible definitions, from technical minutiae of typography to computer-aided design and printing. Cross-references make navigating between entries simple. The endmatter contains a handy bibliography of key texts and recommended reading, as well as a timeline that puts the most influential individuals, developments and movements in chronological order. This third edition contains over 200 new, updated or expanded entries (as well as 45 new illustrations, 22 in colour) on the latest designers, terms and influences; content that ranges from Adobe InDesign to Manga, and from Chip Kidd to Marian Bantjes. Redesigned and re-typeset throughout, the book remains an indispensable reference tool to all students and practitioners of graphic design.

Sex Design presents an exciting selection of creative works on the pursuit of sex and erotica. Included are products designs, graphic designs, advertising campaigns, publicity and promotion items, and objects relating to sex and love, provocative adds using sex as an enticement, phallic architecture, sex toys, and lots of sexual innuendo. From the subliminal to the overt, Sex design brings ingenious new meaning to the word erotic.

'Meet the new king of decluttering' - The Times'Take your spring cleaning to the next level with Goodbye, Things by Fumio Sasaki' - Parade

'There's happiness in having less. If you are anything like how I used to be - miserable, constantly comparing yourself with others, or just believing your life sucks - I think you should try saying goodbye to some of your things'

Fumio Sasaki is a writer in his thirties who lives in a tiny studio in Tokyo with three shirts, four pairs of trousers, four pairs of socks and not much else. A few years ago, he realised that owning so much stuff was weighing him down - so he started to get rid of it.

In this hit Japanese bestseller, Sasaki explores the philosophy behind minimalism and offers a set of straightforward rules - discard it if you haven't used it in a year; be a borrower; find your uniform; keep photos of the things you love - that can help all of us lead simpler, happier, more fulfilled lives

Rockport Publishers, in collaboration with the Clio Awards, is proud to present the 43rd annual Clio Awards. Clio Awards has been recognizing the best in advertising design worldwide for 43 years. A jury of top advertising and design industry professional

Spark Joy is an in-depth, line illustrated, room-by-room guide to decluttering and organising your home, from bedrooms and kitchens to bathrooms and living rooms as well as a wide range of items in different categories, including clothes, photographs, paperwork, books, cutlery, cosmetics, shoes, bags, wallets and valuables. Charming line drawings explain how to properly organise drawers, wardrobes, cupboards and cabinets. The illustrations also show Ms Kondo’s unique folding method, clearly showing how to fold anything from shirts, trousers and jackets to skirts, socks and bras.

The secret to Marie Kondo’s unique and simple KonMari tidying method is to focus on what you want to keep, not what you want to get rid of. Ask yourself if something ‘sparks joy’ and suddenly it becomes so much easier to understand if you really need it in your home and your life. When you surround yourself with things you love you will find that your whole life begins to change.

Marie Kondo’s first book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying, presents her unique tidying philosophy and introduces readers to the basics of her KonMari method. It has already transformed the homes and lives of millions of people around the world. Spark Joy is Marie Kondo’s in-depth tidying masterclass, focusing on the detail of how to declutter and organise your home.

With over 1000 works and 50 artists, this book provides an extensive sampling of the latest trends in the world of street art and graffiti; a catalogue with an illustrative selection of the avalanche of talent inundating today's streets in major cities all over the world: New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo, London, Paris 3D, wild style, tags, stencils, stickers: in the pages of this book the reader will find the starting point for street art of the second decade of the 21st century, a melting pot of creativity, originality, colour, shape and texture seemingly emerging from the pavement. 504 pages of sheer talent, expressed without restraint, self-taught and, above all, completely free. In short, the art of the future.

A selection of games graphics produced from the mid-seventies to the present. Surveying seven key genres of game and presenting them in chronological order. Intros and exits are explored through screen shots of animation sequences. Drawings, wire frames and anamatics are shown to reveal the thought processes behind their creation.

The Agile Rabbit Editions contain appealing images, which can be used as starting material for graphic purposes or as a stimulus.All pictures are stored in high resolution on the accompanying free CDRom and can be used directly for printing in professional quality or in low resolution for the design of websites or postcard motifs, or in digital form for decorating letters, flyers etc.Can be loaded directly into most characters, image processing, illustration, word processing and e-mail programs without the need for additional programs.All titles of the series Agile Rabbit Editions contain an introductory text in German.

Unlike print, screen-based design doesn't only allow for two-dimensional, static images. New technologies have enabled the screen designer to create moving imagery, both two-dimensional and three-dimensional. Such developments have led to the need for new grid systems, as it is just as important to have these moving images in an orderly fashion as it is to design a book in a coherent fashion. However, with moving imagery, designers have to be aware of the fourth dimension, time. This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the moving image and the grid systems to support it. As well as discussing the fundamental elements of space, volume and motion in time-based media, the book and accompanying CD-Rom examine more advanced grid system applications such as grids for interactive media, tracking systems and those which synchronise speech, sound and movement. This book is relevant to anyone working with images in a time-based media, be they students or already established professionals.

After the business plan, the first step for any new company is choosing a name-a seemingly simple activity which can be extremely challenging. The next and equally challenging step is designing a logo that is eye catching, appropriate, and reflective of t

One of the most important building blocks of design is color—but getting the color right is also one of design’s biggest challenges. In the wake of new technologies such as improved computer monitors, digital photography, and digital printing,

Menu from the French menu is a species of document offered in any bar or restaurant which shows customers a list of dish suggestions they might like to enjoy. In Menu Design, Whats for lunch? we come across all types of menus, in different shapes and sizes, those with relief, cut-outs, drawn on the wall or in pieces of wood. All the studios or agencies commissioned for these projects have tried to instill the very spirit and soul of the restaurant. A menu signifies anywhere from 20% to 30% of a restaurants image, a fact we do not bear so much in mind when we find ourselves in one, given the importance it has.

From the typewriter to the Apple Mac, Icons of Design includes the finest examples of furniture, accessories, household appliances, vehicles and toys that have transcended their everyday utility to achieve iconic status over the course of the twentieth ce

German graphic design has undergone a dramatic metamorphosis in recent years. Young professionals and students have been demonstrating heightened technical skills and strong, individualistic styles. The emerging design generation has broken with cultural and geographical boundaries, entering the international arena and competing with cutting edge design icons worldwide. As the scope and depth of this exciting development has been under recognised, "Neuland" documents the future of German graphic design by presenting the best work of up-and-coming designers and design studios. This book compiles over 400 pages of exciting ideas, never before seen experiments, self initiated projects and commercial work from Germans working and studying at home and abroad, as well as non-Germans working and studying in Germany.

The power of the illustration is brilliantly demonstrated in another compact volume from New York designer Bob Gill. In this book, simply but eloquently entitled 'Illustration', he features many of his favourite works, completed between 1952 and 2004. Sub

Dating from 1917 to the end of the Cold War, the posters in this book feature the work of such major Russian groundbreaking avant-garde designers as El Lissitzky and Alexander Rodchenko as well as extraordinary works by lesser known artists. Presented in

Features 100 masterpieces of design, those small objects we use daily from tea bags to paperclips to hairpins. This book portrays each object in detail with an informative text on its origin and special design features, as well as a silhouette image of the object as we usually see it. It celebrates our everyday lives in a different way.

Color Design deals with the deliberate use of color as an essential element of interior and exterior design. The projects presented here document very different perceptions and approaches. The book - literally - presents a colorful mixture of internationa

This extraordinary book is your guide to the graphic blood that flows in the visual arteries of New York. Graffiti, posters, neon lighting, street art, colour schemes, perspectives and forms are just some of the graphic elements collated as inspiration in

Graphiscape: Tokyo is a guide to the graphic blood that flows in the visual arteries of Tokyo. Graffiti, posters, neon lighting, street art, color schemes, perspectives and forms are just some of the graphic elements collated as inspiration in these hip s

Love Design explores the multifaceted relationship between design and the scope of emotions generally associated with the feeling called love, be it affection, desire, pleasure and romance, but also jealousy, distance, separation or pain. Over a hundred d

Sit down design now! Man has always tried to design seating with a view to improving his comfort. Aside from the comfort angle and purpose of the particular chair, armchair, sofaS man being what he is has sought to give these objects new forms to improve

Before the time of electricity, man was already in need of a source of light to carry out his night-time activities. It was a time when candela-bras and oil lamps always provided an ideal prop for creative expres-sion. However, with the invention of the b

Sport Design presents the newest models and prototypes of well-known designers in the world of sports. Generously illustrated with over 400 color photographs that focus exclusively on the products themselves, the book features equipment organized by sport

This volume explores six key aspects of sports design with essays by prominent designers, writers and commentators. The impact of modern materials, high technology and the design of contemporary sports equipment is examined by designer Richard Seymour. Richard Williams, formerly sports writer on "The Guardian", focuses on how design and technological advances have changed the rules of contemporary sports. The influence of sport on fashion design is explored by Dylan Jones, a writer and editor at the "Sunday Times". Patrick Burgoyne, deputy editor of "Creative Review", writes about the graphics of sport, from replica football shirts to the individually customized graphics of skate and snowboards; from Olympic logos to the Nike swoosh. Peter York, broadcaster, author and journalist, considers sport and advertising, exploring the power of the brand and the efforts of Nike, Reebock and Adidas to inspire an emotional allegiance in their customers. Finally, the architectural writer and critic Martin Pawley examines the design of stadia and shows how, since the Berlin Olympics of 1936, architecture has been a semi-official Olympic sport

Put yourself a button! To spread a word, to say something, to have fun, to dress your tee, to flirt with!
From the political campaigns of the fifties, passing for the acid- house "smiles" of the eighties till nowadays, when buttons have become a fas

Japan's expertise in technology, design and engineering is responsible for some of the most advanced and desirable consumer products. Names such as Sony, Sharp, Honda, Yamaha and Canon have acquired legendary status in our contemporary culture. This volume examines and celebrates the manufactured precision and technical virtuosity of mass-produced Japanese products that we use and see in everyday life but whose complexity of invention we may only partly understand and appreciate. After briefly outlining the story of how Japan came to dominate the world of high-quality mass-manufacturing, the book shows how Japanese manufacturers constantly strive to invent new forms and to perfect existing technologies. Andrew Davey also identifies the qualities found in traditional Japanese aesthetics - minimalism, elegance, simplicity, symmetry, workmanship and clearly expressed function - and demonstrates how these values inform the modern products

Presenting one’s portfolio is where every designer begins his or her career. Therefore, crafting a portfolio, whether online or for presentation in person, is an essential skill for survival. Because a portfolio can make or break a career, it is vit

From plastics with the strength and durability of metal, to mass-produced skins, sensuous plastics, and rental DVDs that expire 48 hours after you've opened the packaging, The Plastics Handbook offers a fascinating insight into the most innovative and unu

A title that will appeal to those interested in book culture as well as furniture and interior design, Bookshelf is the first publication to take bookshelf design as its subject. From the conceptual Read-Unread Bookshelf (which weighs books read against t

Vision of Design is a series of books featuring an extensive range of international graphic designers. Curated to bring some of the most powerful statements in graphic design to the masses, the series boldy tackles desingers whose works are shpaed by thei

Vision of Design is a series of books featuring an extensive range of international graphic designers. Curated to bring some of the most powerful statements in graphic design to the masses, the series boldy tackles desingers whose works are shpaed by thei

Vision of Design is a series of books featuring an extensive range of international graphic designers. Curated to bring some of the most powerful statements in graphic design to the masses, the series boldy tackles desingers whose works are shpaed by thei

Vision of Design is a series of books featuring an extensive range of international graphic designers. Curated to bring some of the most powerful statements in graphic design to the masses, the series boldy tackles desingers whose works are shpaed by thei

This five-book who are active series features a young cohort of graphic designers who active on the international scene.
Each book focuses on an up-and-coming internationally renowned and established designer who is handpicked for their definitive

As any designer or marketers knows, the face of a product is key to its appeal and succes.
This book presents over 280 exciting design ideas for packaging and presentation, for categories spanning food, cosmetics, toiletries, pharmaceuticals and mu

The design of any display should also involve decisions on the dimensions, material, and the thickness of the material used, and whether these are appropriate for the size, weight and nature of the product.

Takes a close look at the key developments, movements and practitioners of design around the world, from the beginnings of industrial manufacturing to the present day. Organized chronologically, this book locates design within its technological, cultural, economic, aesthetic and theoretical contexts.

This book reviews the best of the contemporary logos made by designers around north, south and central America. It's inspiring to look and an essential reference tool for anyone working in the media, communication and design firms.

Unlike other packaging titles, which simply provide templates to copy, this book enables designers of all packaging types to create 3-D packaging forms that are specific to their needs rather than based on an existing design. It teaches a simple net const

Well- designed packaging always strikes a balance between logistics and cost, and out of the box is an invaluable sourcebook for anyone who needs practical designs and ideas for the taking. A handy, easy- to- undertands reference for anyone seeking to des

Packaging is an important factor in any retail environment and a key element in most marketing strategies. Consumers react immediately to package shapes, and are influenced by them when making buying decisions. Different product categories are often easy

Packaging is an important factor in any retail environment and a key element in most marketing strategies. Consumers react immediately to package shapes, and are influenced by them when making buying decisions. Different product categories are often easy

Internationally acclaimed Dutch architect Herman Hertzberger (born 1932), an early proponent and practitioner of the so-called school of "structuralism" (sustainable buildings that can evolve to meet their users' changing needs), invited colleagues and students to reflect on the future of architecture. In the resulting book, Hertzberger, Anna Heringer, Jean-Philippe Vassal and other contributors champion architecture that is low-impact and adaptable. They call for structures that place human comfort and functionality above decoration and egotistical statements. Recognizing the necessity to change the way we build if we want to preserve the planet, this insightful volume challenges designers to imagine new ways of practicing architecture that not only consume fewer construction resources but are also ecologically sound in their long-term energy use.

This book contains a wealth of easy-to-use templates that help you design creative and structurally sound POP packaging, and even tailor the designs to your needs. Because well-designed packaging always strikes a balance between logistics and cost, "Point

Explores design and the aesthetic of handmade packaging. This title presents a logical learning structure, beginning with an understanding of tools and materials, through inspirational examples from successful designers, to tutorials on the skills needed to execute packaging design as well as advice on how to set yourself up as a professional.

The vast majority of screenplay and writing books focus on story development and have little to say about the initial concept that generated the piece. Developing Story Ideas offers writers a spectrum of resources and a structure of writing practice so th

This book, part of a new series built on the authority of Rob Thompsons highly acclaimed Manufacturing Processes for Design Professionals, includes new content selected specifically for the needs of students who create product and furniture designs for ma

Selecting the right color palette for any design project, whether personal or commercial, can make all the difference in getting it right. But choosing the right colors for a logo, and ultimately the identity, is essential because it will define all the c

Selecting the right color palette for any design project, whether personal or commercial, can make all the difference in getting it right. Colors set the tone for visual communication and are essential elements in effective information navigation. Unfortu

If you want a concise how-to book on graphic design that avoids all the theory and just gets down to the nuts and bolts of getting a project done, then this book is for you. It includes hundreds of projects for logos, letterheads, businesses cards and new